Lance Briggs (Chicago Bears)

Lance Briggs (Chicago Bears)

Chicago Tribune

WHAT WE SAID: After getting snubbed for the Pro Bowl, the Bears' actual best defensive player comes back with a vengeance. NOW WE KNOW: Well, he WAS on his way to another stellar season of 100-plus tackles before fracturing his shoulder in Week 7. Maybe he can save the Bears down the stretch? VERDICT: Miss

WHAT WE SAID: After getting snubbed for the Pro Bowl, the Bears' actual best defensive player comes back with a vengeance. NOW WE KNOW: Well, he WAS on his way to another stellar season of 100-plus tackles before fracturing his shoulder in Week 7. Maybe he can save the Bears down the stretch? VERDICT: Miss (Chicago Tribune)

WHAT WE SAID: After getting snubbed for the Pro Bowl, the Bears' actual best defensive player comes back with a vengeance. NOW WE KNOW: Well, he WAS on his way to another stellar season of 100-plus tackles before fracturing his shoulder in Week 7. Maybe he can save the Bears down the stretch? VERDICT: Miss